Ludwig
Ludwig
Release: 1973-03-07·Runtime: 239m·★ 7.4
DramaHistory
Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness.
Production Countries
GermanyFranceItalyMonaco
Production Companies
Cinétel
Mega Film
Divina-Film
Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Taurus Film
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Angelo Casadeias Priest (uncredited)
Helmut Griemas Dürckheim
Maurizio Bonugliaas Mayr
Gert Fröbeas Father Hoffmann
Sonia Petrovnaas Sophie
Marc Porelas Richard Hornig
Mark Burnsas Hans von Bülow
Helmut Bergeras Ludwig
Friedrich von Ledeburas Hofmarschall (uncredited)
Folker Bohnetas Joseph Kainz
Kurt Großkurthas Minister of Finance
Carla Mancini
Henning Schlüteras Minister Fistermeister
Anne-Marie Hanschkeas Princess Ludovika, Elisabeth's Mother
Gérard Herteras Prince Luitpold
Nora Riccias Countess Ida Ferenczy
Trevor Howardas Richard Wagner
Silvana Manganoas Cosima von Bülow
John Moulder-Brownas Prince Otto
Adriana Astias Lila von Buliowski
Louise Vincent
Romy Schneideras Elisabeth of Austria
Umberto Orsinias Count von Holnstein
Heinz Moogas Professor von Gudden
Raika Jurias MatildeCrew
" />Stefano PatriziAssistant Editor
" />Ruggero MastroianniEditor" />Louise VincentSecond Assistant Director
" />Robert SchumannMusic
" />Richard WagnerMusic
" />Piero TosiCostume Design
" />Daniele NannuzziAssistant Camera
" />Gabriella PescucciAssistant Costume Designer
" />Jacques OffenbachMusic
" />Suso Cecchi d'AmicoScreenplay
" />Federico Del ZoppoCamera Operator
" />Luchino ViscontiScreenplay, Director, Story